Tech Stocks Rally After 5-Day Slump As Recession Panic Eases: Nasdaq 100 Movers To Watch Thursday
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Tech stocks rallied on Thursday, driven by a sharper-than-expected decline in weekly jobless claims, easing recession fears. The Nasdaq 100 index, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), surged 2.4%, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) rose 4.3%. Leading gainers included ON Semiconductor (ON), Arm Holdings (ARM), Datadog (DDOG), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS). Major contributors to the tech index surge were NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL).
August 08, 2024 | 3:38 pm
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Apple Inc. increased by 1.22%, contributing to the tech sector's rally.
Apple's stock price rise contributed to the overall gains in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Arm Holdings plc rose 6.52%, contributing significantly to the tech sector's rebound.
Arm Holdings saw a significant price increase, reflecting investor optimism in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
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Broadcom Inc. rose 4.73%, contributing significantly to the tech sector's rally.
Broadcom's stock price increase was a major factor in the tech sector's overall gains.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 80
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. increased by 5.65%, contributing to the tech sector's gains.
Cadence Design Systems' stock price rose significantly, driven by the overall tech sector rally.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
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Datadog, Inc. increased by 6.08%, reflecting strong investor sentiment in tech stocks.
Datadog's stock price rose significantly, driven by the overall positive sentiment in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
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Meta Platforms, Inc. rose 2.84%, adding to the tech sector's gains.
Meta Platforms' stock price increase was a significant factor in the tech sector's overall performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Marvell Technology, Inc. rose 5.74%, benefiting from the tech sector's rally.
Marvell Technology saw a significant price increase, reflecting the positive market sentiment in tech stocks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
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Microsoft Corporation increased by 1.68%, contributing to the tech sector's rebound.
Microsoft's stock price rise contributed to the overall positive sentiment in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
NVIDIA Corporation surged 3.23%, making a significant contribution to the tech index's gains.
NVIDIA's strong performance significantly contributed to the overall gains in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
ON Semiconductor Corporation surged 7.13%, leading gains among Nasdaq 100 constituents.
ON Semiconductor was one of the top gainers, benefiting from the overall tech rally.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
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Invesco QQQ Trust surged 2.4% as tech stocks rebounded due to a decline in jobless claims, easing recession fears.
The QQQ tracks the Nasdaq 100, which saw a significant rebound due to positive economic data, directly impacting its price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
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VanEck Semiconductor ETF rose 4.3%, outperforming other tech sectors as chipmakers led the rally.
Chipmakers outperformed within the tech sector, driving the SMH ETF higher.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 80